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Is antique sterling silver valuable?
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Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany
Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Antique Pair German 830 Silver Pheasants 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning Antique pair of Scandavian cast solid silver pheasants with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, each stamped 830 and VIF, circa 1880 in date.
Th...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Octagonal 925 Silver and semi-precious tiger
s eye stone Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in semi-precious tiger's eye stone with a hinged 925/1000 sterling silver hull. The interior of the lid is in black Belgian marble. Dimensions: 11.4 x 18.4 x 4 c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Estate Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of four vintage wide band Sterling Silver napkin rings, various makers, circa 1920s – 1930s.
Wonderful examples:
A super heavy ring is engraved with the initials ‘...
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Early 20th Century American International Style Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Chamberstick Candle Holder
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany
Co. museum quality repousse sterling silver heart shaped chamberstick.
19th Century
Rare heart shaped motif, ornately decorated in repousse, a technique produce...
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Antique 19th Century American Romantic Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s Lino Sabattini Silver Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An iconic Lino Sabattini designer bowl in silver. Sabattino was the Italian silversmith and designer known for his modernist designs which stand the test of time today.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Vintage Wooden English Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silver 1923
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine Quality French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed Sterling Silver Grip.
First quarter of the Twentieth Century.
The Sterling Silver knopped grip above a tapering polished ebony shaft with original polished brass ferrule.
Kendall and Sons...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
